qr-cow vs Beaconstac / Uniqode
Beaconstac (rebranded as Uniqode) targets enterprises and prices accordingly. qr-cow gives indies and small teams 80% of the value at 5% of the cost.
qr-cow vs Beaconstac (Uniqode)
| Feature | qr-cow | Beaconstac |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Unlimited static + 3 dynamic | Trial only |
| Cheapest paid plan | $3 / month | $19 / month |
| Real analytics | $3 plan | $19 plan |
| API access | $9 / month | $39 / month |
| Studio-grade design | ✓Yes | ✓Yes |
| Dynamic codes | ✓Yes | ✓Yes |
| Pay in crypto | ✓Yes | ✕No |
| Bulk CSV create | On the roadmap | ✓Yes |
| Enterprise SSO | ✕No | ✓Yes |
Where qr-cow wins
Price ladder is sane
Beaconstac's analytics start at $19/mo; their API starts at $39/mo. qr-cow gives you both for $9/mo. For a small team or solo creator, that's the difference between affordable and not.
Free tier is real
Beaconstac's free option is a trial. qr-cow's free plan is permanent and ships with analytics on 3 dynamic codes — enough to actually evaluate the product on real campaigns.
Crypto + no card
Beaconstac is card-only. qr-cow accepts USDT (TRC20 / ERC20 / BEP20), BTC and ETH — friendlier for international buyers and contractors.
Where Beaconstac (Uniqode) wins
Enterprise tooling
If you need SAML SSO, audit logs, custom domains, dedicated CSM and SOC 2 reports today, Beaconstac has all of that. qr-cow doesn't.
The short verdict
Pick qr-cow if you're indie or a small team and want Beaconstac's feature set at one-fifth the price. Pick Beaconstac if you need enterprise SSO + procurement-friendly invoicing.